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A recent fascinating debate was held on the role of philanthropy in fighting climate change.
The ravages of climate change and hunger do not occur in isolation, but are part of the system we have built.
Derided as ‘toys for the rich,’ the specimens being bought and sold raise broader questions about the relationship between science and capitalism.
Money pouring into conservation has funded drones and military-style training for rangers.
Sharks are much more severely threatened by humans than vice versa. A marine biologist explains how people can help protect sharks and why some strategies are more effective than others.
These nonprofits help with abortion access, but on average they don’t cover all costs, researchers have found.
More than 350 billionaires have signed on so far.
This growing trend aims to shift some of the power funders typically wield to the groups getting their money.
The approximately $12 billion she’s given away in the past two years has shattered conventions, explains a philanthropy historian.
Three scholars weigh in regarding the priorities of these wealthy American donors, who gave less to social service and racial justice groups than in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As decentralized autonomous organizations with philanthropic aims begin to form, it’s unclear whether they can operate without breaking IRS rules.
Informed data donations are different from the usual online data experience. They’re easier to manage because of technological advances.
Big donors need to balance their ambitions to address injustices with the constraints on power that democracy requires.
Stanford researcher Lucy Bernholz is re-imagining what philanthropy looks like and is trying to understand how average people create, fund and distribute shared social goods in the digital age.
Of the big pledges so far at the UN climate conference, cutting methane could have the most immediate impact.
Philanthropy played an important role in the development of international air travel.
The producers are recasting the show as a documentary. The original version would have done more harm than good for the causes being showcased, two scholars argue.
Needs will continue in Haiti and New Orleans – and for Afghan refugees – long past the point when most donors will have found new priorities.
Australians love mass sporting events and raising money for charity. Under COVID, these activities have taken a major blow.
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Glenn Family Chair Emeritus of Economics and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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Professor of Public Administration, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Professor of Accounting, The Ohio State University
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Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University
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Adjunct Associate Professor and Director, Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Associate Professor of Philosophy and UNESCO Chairholder in AI Ethics & Governance, IE University
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Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh
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Director, Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent
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Professor of Management, University of St Andrews
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Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies; Associate Dean for Research and International Programs, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Associate Rrofessor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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Professor in International Politics, City St George's, University of London
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University